Plants and People

Plant varieties that have been selected by people, having at least one distinguishing characteristic that sets them apart from other members of species are

• Cultivated varieties or cultivars
• Hybrid varieties
• Wild varieties
• Genetically modified organisms

A grass that contains grains is called

• wheat grass
• barley grass
• rye grass
• cereal grass

Growing plants and raising animals for human use is called ___________.

A root or underground stem rich in carbohydrates is called

• root crop

• stolon
• bulb
• rhizome

Which type of legume is the most important?

• soybean
• kidney bean
• chickpea
• lentil

What part of a flowering plant usually contains the seeds?

• roots
• leaves
• stem
• fruit

A dry, one-seed fruit is called a

• seed
• fruit
• vegetable
• nut

This is a plant part that flavors food, and is made of plant leaves.

• herbs
• condiments
• seasonings
• spices

A seasoning that comes from plant parts OTHER than the leaves is called a

• vegetable
• fruit
• herb
• spice

This chemical supplies plants with essential mineral nutrients.

• pesticide
• herbicide
• insecticide
• fertilizer